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jacksdad1963 · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 18:07 Post subject:

I replaced my tank after the BB12 when it died on me.....so no issues with rusty fixings etc!
I seem to recall thinking about lifting the tank way back then: seem to think its a pretty easy job?
Re the body lift, I have got some concerns about the height of the spacers....seems like a huge amount of body supported by small bolts! Shocked

Think I will look into making a body reinforcing kit, especially after what you say about the body moving.....welding will be involved!
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1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished!

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Rhanagar · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 18:49 Post subject:

I have a 3" body lift on my Mk.I. To be honest I don't chuck her around as much as I used to, but she does get some action. I cannot say I have noticed the body moving. However if you are going to try and get the wheels off the ground at speed and heavy landings Franks suggestion does have some legs.
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1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition

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1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS

jacksdad1963 · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 19:07 Post subject:

Big strong legs! Very Happy

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1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished!

fb133 · **** Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Posts: 310 Location: Northwest

It was a mistake that cause the issue to be fair and was a vertical jump of about 6ft after a hill climb. The body moved forward enough to make getting 2,4 and R gear impossible and it had to be pulled back into position. Embarassed

If you put a few blocks between the body and the chassis it should help and stop the body rotating on the mounts. I keep meaning to do it to mine (only 2inch lift).

as Rhanagar says most aren't reinforced and don't have issues...
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Rhanagar · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 20:43 Post subject:

That would do it Frank Very Happy

I have seen some trucks with 2-3" lifts do some pretty acrobatic stuff ... though usually at least two wheels are on the ground (usually opposite corners while negotiating bomb holes) Never have I seen the body move. Franks Redbull moment is not something that happens everyday ... in fact very rarely and some would say quite deliberate and expecting something to go wrong Very Happy

If I were you I would do the lift as you can always go back to adding reinforcements later. You have an extra 3" clearance now to get under.
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1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition

Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS